Croquembouche [Recipe]


Dessert, Food, Recipes, Sweet

“Croquembouche” is the name of a French dessert that literally means, “Crunch in mouth.”  Essentially, it is a tower of little cream puffs covered in strands of crunchy, golden, spun sugar. I learned how to make this a while ago, as a favour to someone who wanted one for an event. It was a great […]

April 15, 2025

Profiteroles [Recipe]


Dessert, Food, Recipes, Sweet

Today’s post is a treat: delicious, cream filled pastry puffs that are easy to make and even easier to eat. What are we making, you might ask? This recipe is for profiteroles: little round hollow French pastries with silky insides and crispy outsides, piped full of your favourite custard or pastry cream. What are profiteroles? […]

April 11, 2025

Devonshire Cream [Recipe]


Breakfast, Dessert, Food, Recipes, Sweet

Here’s a simple, staple recipe that you’ll want to hang on to: Devonshire Cream. I love serving this creamy goodness on top of a fresh homemade scone with my favourite jam. I remember the first time my mom made it for us… It was like magic. Fluffy, creamy goodness on top of an already-great treat. […]

April 1, 2025

How to Make Sourdough Starter [Tutorial]


Bread, Food, Recipes, Savoury

Ok my friend, it’s time: today’s the day that you learn how to make a sourdough starter of your very own. I’ve done this now many, many times – and always with this method I find consistent, easy, and great success! In this post, learn all about what a starter is, troubleshooting sourdough starter, and […]

March 21, 2025

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies [Recipe]


Cookies, Food, Recipes, Sweet

Chewy, sweet, buttery and delicious: these white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are the real deal! Homemade cookies done right can make me go weak at the knees, and I tell you: this recipe is one of up among the greatest. What makes white chocolate macadamia nut cookies so good Finding the perfect cookie has been, […]

March 18, 2025

Blueberry Lavender Scones [Recipe]


Food, Recipes, Sweet

Blueberry lavender scones: marbled blue and white, just a touch sweet, and perfect teatime goodness. I got this idea because I was making blueberry scones one day, and it occurred to me: why don’t I do this with lavender? I always love how the blueberries blend with the dough as you work it, creating a […]

March 7, 2025